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Magnolia Garcia Lugo of Bergenfield lost her life in a Colombian earthquake while making a desperate attempt to protect one of her children, according to accounts from family members and religious community leaders familiar with the tragedy. The circumstances surrounding her death underscore the devastating human toll of the seismic event that struck the South American nation.
Those closest to Garcia Lugo described her final act as one of maternal sacrifice, prioritizing her daughter’s safety in the moments following the earthquake. Church officials and relatives have mourned her passing while honoring the selfless nature of her final actions during the natural disaster.
The earthquake in Colombia claimed multiple lives and left communities across the region grappling with loss and recovery efforts in its aftermath. Garcia Lugo’s death has resonated deeply within her Bergenfield community, which has come together to support her grieving family members.
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